Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships
Monthly scholarship for international students already studying at a German university, awarded by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung; applications are in German.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD
Destination
Germany
Funding
Foreign scholarship holders receive EUR 992 a month (students) or EUR 1,500 a month (postgraduates), a EUR 276 monthly family allowance where applicable, and reimbursement of health care costs. Income above EUR 400 a month is credited against the scholarship.
Eligible applicants
International students living and studying in Germany; German language skills required; apply by end of 1st semester (master's) or per study stage
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Overview
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Scholarships is offered by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung for Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Germany. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- English testGerman language skills are absolutely necessary and must be proven.
- University admissionMust already be studying at a German university when applying.
- Application in GermanRequired
- Proof of German language skillsRequired
What this scholarship covers
EUR 992/month (students) or EUR 1,500/month (postgraduates)
Included
EUR 276/month family allowance
May be included
Health care cost reimbursement
Included
Foreign scholarship holders receive EUR 992 a month (students) or EUR 1,500 a month (postgraduates), a EUR 276 monthly family allowance where applicable, and reimbursement of health care costs. Income above EUR 400 a month is credited against the scholarship. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
Organization scholarship
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: International and German, scheme-specific.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants, except citizens of the excluded countries named by the provider.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- Germany
Official eligibility summary
International students who live in Germany and study at a German university. German language skills are required and must be proven, and applications must be submitted in German.
Applicant profile
- International students living and studying in Germany; German language skills required; apply by end of 1st semester (master's) or per study stage
Study route
- Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD study in Germany
Current-cycle criteria
- International students who live in Germany and study at a German university. German language skills are required and must be proven, and applications must be submitted in German.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- First graded performance records (bachelor's)
How to apply
- 1
Check the deadline for your study stage
- 2
Prepare the application in German
- 3
Apply through the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung online application
- 4
Contact the foreign-student advisers for questions
Application timeline
Application cycle
Deadlines depend on study stage: master's by the end of the 1st semester; bachelor's up to three semesters before the standard period of study ends; diploma/state exam by the end of the 6th semester.
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.